31 US History, 1 Cont. Wld Hist/Geo/Problems and
1 Other Social Studies

31 US History, 1 Cont. Wld Hist/Geo/Problems and
1 Other Social Studies

World Language

0

2 In same language

Arts

1

1

Health and Fitness

2 .5 Health and 1.5 Fitness

2 .5 Health and 1.5 Fitness

Occupational Education

1

1

Electives

7

4

Total Required Credits

23

23

Non-credit Requirements: High School and Beyond Plan

Certificate of Academic Achievement or Individual Achievement awarded to students who pass the required assessments**

Washington State history and government

Assessments:

English Language Arts SBA

Algebra EOC or Geometry EOC or Math SBA

*A student may elect to pursue a 3rd credit of math other than algebra 2 if the elective choice is based on a career oriented program of study identified in the student’s High School and Beyond Plan, and the student, parent or guardian, and a school representative meet, discuss the plan, and sign a form (WAC 180-51-067(2)(b).
**Students receiving special education services are eligible to earn a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA)/high school diploma by meeting standard in the Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS). Eligibility is determined by a student’s IEP team.

*A student may elect to pursue a 3rd credit of math other than algebra 2 if the elective choice is based on a career oriented program of study identified in the student’s High School and Beyond Plan, and the student, parent or guardian, and a school representative meet, discuss the plan, and sign a form (WAC 180-51-067(2)(b)
***A waiver was granted from Washington State to postpone the start of the new state graduation requirements until 2021. The 2018 credit requirements will be in place through 2020.
****Raisbeck Aviation has embedded Civics into US History

* A waiver was granted from Washington State to postpone the start of the new state graduation requirements until 2021. The 2018 credit requirements will be in place through 2020.

2 The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High school and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal (WAC 180-51-068).

3 Aviation has embedded Civics into US History

4 Personalized Pathway Requirement are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High school and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning. Highline Public Schools Graduation Requirements, Class of 2021 and Beyond Entering the 9th grade in the 2017-18 school year

5 Students in the class of 2021 receiving special education services are eligible to earn a certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA)/high school diploma by meeting standard in the Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS). Eligibility is determined by a student’s IEP team.

6 Washington State History and Government is a required course taken in 7th grade. Highline students missing the 7th grade course must complete a Washington State History online course with student assignments (See counselor for details). Out-of-state/district student transfer courses will be evaluated by Highline Public Schools on a case-by-case basis.

* A waiver was granted from Washington State to postpone the start of the new state graduation requirements until 2021. The 2018 credit requirements will be in place through 2020.

1The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High school and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal (WAC 180-51-068).

2Aviation has embedded Civics into US History.

3Personalized Pathway Requirement are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High school and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning

4Washington State History and Government is a required course taken in 7th grade. Highline students missing the 7th grade course must complete a WA State Packet with student assignments (packet available at the high school counseling office). Out-of-state/district student transfer courses will be evaluated by Highline Public Schools on a case-by-case basis.

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If you are a student from the class of 2014-19 and meet all graduation requirements except state assessments, you can file an appeal waiver to graduate. Please contact your school counselor to submit a waiver.